Good morning, Fort Myers.

St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church has rebuilt its sanctuary at 5601 Williams Drive after Hurricane Ian damaged the original building in 2022 and will hold a service on Sunday at 10 a.m. plus on Saturday, Father Michael will share the good news and Ellie Bunting will lead a building tour at 8 a.m.

The Bonita Fish Company, formerly Bonita Bill’s, will open to the public Monday, November 3rd under the Matanzas Pass Bridge with 300 seats, a large center bar & daily music and a fresh seafood menu.

HM Restaurant Group, which also owns Doc Ford’s and Dixie Fish Company, is building a floating dock marina that will serve boat-in customers and accommodate boats up to 90 feet.

Friends of the Everglades will hold the Hands Across the Land protest outside the detention center on Tamiami Trail in eastern Collier County this Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.—attendees should bring bug spray, water, and signs as the group seeks an environmental review of the facility.

Tropical Storm Melissa is set to rapidly strengthen to a Category 4 hurricane early next week, and forecasters advise residents to prepare for severe weather.

Forecast models show a range of potential paths—adding uncertainty to whether the storm may impact the lower Florida Peninsula or the Keys.

Fort Myers Beach does not allow motorized vehicles on the sand or dunes, including golf carts, scooters, Segways and motorcycles, except for emergency vehicles, public service vehicles and permitted vendors.

Drivers caught breaking the rule will face a $500 fine.

The Lee County Board of County Commissioners renamed the Civic Center Complex to Mike Greenwell Regional Park to honor the late commissioner known for his support of 4-H and community events.

Officials said they are asking for state funds to upgrade the aging facility — a move that continues Greenwell’s legacy in local youth programs — with unanimous support from the board.

Stone crab season began October 15 and will run for 6½ months as local restaurants serve fresh stone crab claws—even though calm Gulf waters are slowing the harvest slightly.

Diners in Fort Myers and nearby areas can enjoy a range of claw sizes with prices expected to drop as inventory builds and festive events planned later this season.

Slipaway Food Truck Park—Marina in Cape Coral will host fall events including a Halloween Night Market on Oct.

29 from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday Fright Night on Oct. 31 with live music and costume contests, and a new Saturday Brunch starting Nov. 1 offering food truck fare and bottomless mimosas for $20. Weekly activities continue with Yoga on the Water, dog-friendly events, and football tailgate parties throughout the fall season.

On Thursday morning, the Saint Peter Claver Apartment Complex in Fort Myers held a groundbreaking ceremony to add 72 affordable housing units to its 136 apartments amid high demand from over 1,500 applicants.

Local leaders and developers spent over nine years overcoming challenges and securing funding to keep rents low at between $630 and $1,250 a month — much less than market rates.

Today high school football begins Week 10 in Southwest Florida as postseason nears; all games start at 7:30 p.m. with the game of the week, Naples vs. Port Charlotte at 7 p.m.—other contests are scheduled for this evening.

Fort Myers Halloween Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — City Tavern — Tickets available online — Enjoy a spooky night filled with contests, prizes, and ghoulish fun in your best costume.

Awakening Events - Christian Music Concert

7-11 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — Ticketed event — Experience uplifting performances at this exciting Christian music concert.

Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat

6-8:30 p.m. — Fort Myers Stars Complex — Free admission — Celebrate Halloween with activities like Trunk or Treat, games, and family-friendly entertainment.

Strangelove - Depeche Mode Tribute Band

7:30-9 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — Starting at $43.01 — Experience a pitch-perfect tribute to Depeche Mode that spans their iconic career.

Child's Anthem - The Music of Toto

7:30-9 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW — Starting at $51.54 — Enjoy a captivating tribute to Toto featuring some of Nashville's finest musicians.

Clay Walker Concert

6-8:30 p.m. — Caloosa Sound Amphitheater — General admission free — Rock out to a night of 90's country revival with Clay Walker and special guest Drake Milligan.

Monthly Wine Tasting at Farmer Joe's

6-8 p.m. — Farmer Joe's — Wine tasting event — Enjoy a cozy evening sampling various wines in a friendly atmosphere.

Worth Tasting Culinary Getaway

12 PM - 6 PM — Luminary Hotel & Co. — $995+ Room — Indulge in a delicious culinary adventure with tastings, tours, and social hours in charming Fort Myers.

Hermans Hermits with Peter Noone

7:30-9 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the nostalgic sounds of the swinging sixties with the legendary frontman Peter Noone.

Lee County Golf Classic

11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. — The Club at Renaissance — Registration fees apply — Participate in a fun-filled golf scramble while supporting a local nonprofit.